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LUMINA MAGAZINE MASTER DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 1: WHO WE ARE & EDITORIAL DIRECTORY

1.1 About Lumina Magazine

Lumina Magazine is an independent digital publication and editorial platform dedicated to covering the global contemporary art landscape, market movements, and emerging cultural shifts.

Operating at the intersection of international contemporary art and Latin America’s thriving creative scene, Lumina provides curated insights, museum previews, critical exhibition reviews, and market analysis for collectors, curators, artists, and art enthusiasts worldwide.

From deep dives into high-net-worth collector demographics to on-the-ground coverage of art fairs, gallery openings, and institutional retrospectives—especially across Mexico City, Paris, New York, and Tokyo—Lumina serves as a clear, authoritative lens on where art and culture are heading next.

1.2 Editorial Mission

  • Global Perspective, Regional Depth: We connect international art trends with local cultural movements, featuring a dedicated focus on Mexico and Latin America.

  • Curated Excellence: We cut through the noise to deliver high-value, highly readable dispatches, market reports, and exhibition guides.

  • Forward-Looking Coverage: We explore the boundaries of contemporary creation, from traditional art history and Art Nouveau masterworks to AI, bio-design, and digital media.

1.3 Contact & Submission Directory

Whether you are a reader, artist, gallery representative, PR agency, or prospective partner, all inquiries and submissions are routed through our official inbox:

Department / InquiryContact Email

Press Releases & Editorial Pitchesluminafeatures@gmail.com

General & Reader Inquiriesluminafeatures@gmail.com

Advertising & Partnershipsluminafeatures@gmail.com

Legal & Privacy Mattersluminafeatures@gmail.com

Location & Publishing Base: Mexico City, Mexico

Primary Digital Publication: Lumina Dispatch (Distributed globally via email and digital channels)

SECTION 2: COMPREHENSIVE PRIVACY NOTICE

LUMINA MAGAZINE (hereinafter referred to as "the Magazine"), with registered address for notifications in Mexico City, Mexico, operating its digital platform and content distribution channels, is responsible for the use and protection of your personal data pursuant to the applicable laws on personal data protection.

2.1 Personal Data We Collect

To carry out the purposes described in this Privacy Notice, we collect and use the following personal data:

  • Identification and Contact Data: Full name, email address, city, and country of residence.

  • Subscription and Browsing Data: Content preferences, reading history within our newsletters or website, interaction habits with sent emails (newsletter opens, link clicks), and IP address.

  • Billing Data (for paid subscriptions or products): Tax identification data for invoicing, payment method, and transaction history (processed securely through third-party payment platforms).

2.2 Purposes of Data Processing

Primary Purposes (necessary for the service):

  • Managing your newsletter subscription and delivering Lumina Magazine's editorial content.

  • Personalizing your reading experience and informing you about content updates, special editions, and event coverage.

  • Processing payments, invoicing, and attending to support requests or inquiries regarding your subscription.

  • Complying with legal obligations arising from the commercial or service relationship.

Secondary Purposes (optional):

  • Sending promotional materials, invitations to exclusive events, art fairs, gallery openings, or brand collaborations.

  • Conducting satisfaction surveys, market research, and internal statistical analysis to improve our editorial content.

Note: If you do not wish for your personal data to be processed for secondary purposes, you may express your refusal at any time by sending an email to luminafeatures@gmail.com.

2.3 Data Transfers

We inform you that your personal data will not be shared, sold, or transferred to third parties outside of cases permitted by law, except with technology service providers (such as email distribution platforms, secure payment processors, and cloud hosting providers) who handle data solely under our instructions and under strict confidentiality standards.

2.4 ARCO Rights (Access, Rectification, Cancellation, and Opposition)

You have the right to know what personal data we hold about you, what we use it for, and the conditions of its use (Access). Likewise, it is your right to request the correction of your personal information if it is outdated, inaccurate, or incomplete (Rectification); that we remove it from our records or databases when you consider it is not being used properly (Cancellation); as well as to oppose the use of your personal data for specific purposes (Opposition).

To exercise any of your ARCO rights, submit your request to luminafeatures@gmail.com containing:

  1. The name of the data owner and an email address for communicating the response.

  2. A copy of an official ID proving the identity of the owner.

  3. A clear description of the personal data regarding which you seek to exercise any of the ARCO rights.

We will respond within a maximum period of 20 business days from receipt.

2.5 Changes to the Privacy Notice

This privacy notice may undergo modifications or updates resulting from legal requirements, operational changes, or privacy practice improvements. Changes will be posted to our official site or sent via email notification.

SECTION 3: TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

3.1 Ownership & Intellectual Property

All content published, displayed, or made available through Lumina Magazine—including articles, text, editorial features, photographs, graphics, logos, brand assets, audio, video, software, and design—is the exclusive intellectual property of Lumina Magazine or its content licensors.

  • Permitted Use: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and read Lumina Magazine content for personal, non-commercial use only.

  • Prohibited Use: You may not copy, reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, sell, license, broadcast, or create derivative works from any content from Lumina Magazine without our express written prior permission.

3.2 Digital Subscriptions & Content Delivery

  • Free Subscriptions: By subscribing to our free digital newsletter (Lumina Dispatch), you consent to receiving periodic email publications containing editorial content, art news, and updates.

  • Cancellation: You may unsubscribe from our digital mailings at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of any Lumina newsletter, or by contacting us at luminafeatures@gmail.com.

3.3 User Conduct & Community Guidelines

When interacting with Lumina Magazine, you agree NOT to:

  1. Post or transmit any unlawful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or discriminatory content.

  2. Infringe upon the copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights of third parties.

  3. Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with Lumina Magazine.

  4. Distribute viruses, malware, spam, or automated web scrapers to extract content or data from our platforms.

Lumina Magazine reserves the right to remove any user content or terminate access for users who violate these guidelines without prior notice.

3.4 Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

Lumina Magazine provides its content on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. While we strive for accuracy in our reporting on art market trends, museum schedules, and exhibition dates, gallery hours and event details are subject to change by their respective institutions without notice. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lumina Magazine shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential damages arising from your reliance on published artistic or event information.

3.5 Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Mexican States (Mexico). Any dispute arising from these Terms or the use of Lumina Magazine shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Mexico City, Mexico.

SECTION 4: COOKIE POLICY

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website or interact with a digital publication. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember preferences, and provide analytical information to publishers.

In addition to cookies, we use web beacons, clear GIFs, tracking pixels, and local storage (collectively referred to as "Cookies").

4.2 Types of Cookies Used

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for browsing our platform and accessing subscriber features.

  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: Collect statistical information about how readers engage with our articles and newsletters.

  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your user preferences and layout settings.

  • Email Tracking Pixels: Small images embedded within Lumina Dispatch that help us understand email open rates and link engagement to refine our editorial coverage.

4.3 Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings at any time. You may also disable image downloads in your email client to prevent newsletter tracking pixels from loading, or unsubscribe from our services by clicking the link in any email or writing to luminafeatures@gmail.com.

Document compiled and last updated: October 2026.

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